Length: 1.08 mi
Est. time: 42m
Gain: 599 ft
Loss: 653 ft
Max elev: 4,390 ft
Elevation profile
+599 ft gain · −653 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
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Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.